Showing posts with label dog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog. Show all posts

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Athena and Aries

I have the pleasure of announcing Athena and Aries as our spotlight pups for October!

Athena came to us as a behavior modification and basic obedience client almost 3 yrs ago. Typical hyperactivity for a young pup, but as she developed her relationship with her new owners we discovered her anxiety towards other dogs.

Herill and Kat, her owners excelled at obedience, perfect students, and Athena craved training and a leader. It was a match made in heaven. Thru the course of a year Athena met many new dogs, attended group classes, boot camp, festivals, training walks and even dog parks. She has grown and excelled in her training beyond belief. I am very proud of them all.

One thing has been missing in Athena's rehabilitation....a companion. She wanted a playmate, but it always got out of hand. She needed the right dog that matched her personality. After a few mismatches, Athena's answer has come to fruition, Aries.

Aries, was abandoned by his owners and boarder at facility where the workers cared for him. I picked him up from there, and drive him over to Kat and Herill's. This was their first meeting and it was love. Athena was excited, her typical greeting was corrected and the courting period began. Herill was the perfect student/trainer in training. And now two weeks later Athena has the pack mate she always needed. Aries doesn't leave her side, and Athena is smitten. I am very happy for them all. What started out as a fostering for Aries has turned into a family, what better end to a story is there!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Scout About!






Scout is Back in the Pack's Spotlight pup for September. Scout started as a behavior modification case. She is great with her family, but over-protective when it came to other dogs. Any dog that came too close to her mom was in for trouble. We went thru a few lessons with other dogs and she showed great promise. Scout became one of our own, as many of our clients do with a place in our own as a boarder anytime her parents go away. She has become one of the pack in our home, socializing without any problems with my 2 male Shepherds and my female pit bull. She also attends doggie day camp a few times a week to continue her socializing,and has done very well. Her sweet and loving nature makes her another one of my favorites, and why she is BiTP's spotlight pup this month! Way to go Scout! Keep making us proud!






Dari Ferguson
Owner/Head Trainer
www.backinthepack.com

Location:DC/NoVa

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Wonder Dogs!







Let me introduce Wonder and his big sister Millie! I first met Millie last year, when she had problems adjusting to her new home and family, cats, crates, eating...everything. Owners JR and Katya were and are wonderfully responsible pit bull owners who know the stereotypes and were determine to prove the breed otherwise. Millie turned in to an A+ student, learning house manners like a pro. So who did Katya bring home? Wonder! He was just a pup, who had had a rough beginning. Undernourished, scars on his face, hyperactive, no manners, but sweet as can be. He joined the rollerblading club with Millie and was on his way to being a calmer happier pup. He stayed with me a few times to learn how to be a little calmer around new dogs. He attended a group puppy obedience and socialization class I teach at Best Friends Pet Care in Rockville, and by the end of the 6 weeks he was playing with his best friend in class, off leash. He has come a long way, and these two pitties have made a great dent in showing the community how wonderful the breed can be. I'm so proud of you, and your parents Katya and JR. 4 Paws up for Wonder and Millie!

For more about Wonder and Millie visit Oh My Dog